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May 4, 2026
23 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Robert Mascali, Heather Goldstone, Doug Brown, Jack Richardson
Absent: Colin Reed
Every vote, in order
Administrative Orders 1)
Approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Item #7, as presented
To approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Item #7, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Item #7, as presented. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
Discuss and consider a vote to approve the application by Devour Artisan Eatery, LLC d/b/a The Rebel Room, 291 Main Stre
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To close the public hearing. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
Approve the application by Devour Artisan Eatery, LLC d/b/a The Rebel Room, 291 Main Street, Unit A, for an All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License, Sunday-Wednesday 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm and...
To approve the application by Devour Artisan Eatery, LLC d/b/a The Rebel Room, 291 Main Street, Unit A, for an All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License, Sunday-Wednesday 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm and Thursday-Saturday 5:00 pm to 1:00 am, and application for a Common Victualler License which has also been submitted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve the application by Devour Artisan Eatery, LLC d/b/a The Rebel Room, 291 Main Street, Unit A, for an All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License, Sunday-Wednesday 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm and Thursday-Saturday 5:00 pm to 1:00 am, and application for a Common Victualler License which has also been submitted. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To close the public hearing. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Richardson)
Approve the application by Devour Artisan Eatery, LLC d/b/a The Rebel Room, 291 Main Street, Unit A, for annual Entertainment and Sunday Entertainment Licenses, Monday through Sunday, 5:00 pm to...
To approve the application by Devour Artisan Eatery, LLC d/b/a The Rebel Room, 291 Main Street, Unit A, for annual Entertainment and Sunday Entertainment Licenses, Monday through Sunday, 5:00 pm to 1:00 am.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve the application by Devour Artisan Eatery, LLC d/b/a The Rebel Room, 291 Main Street, Unit A, for annual Entertainment and Sunday Entertainment Licenses, Monday through Sunday, 5:00 pm to 1:00 am. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
Discuss and consider a vote to approve applications by Falmouth Yacht Club, 290 Clinton Avenue, for two Entertainment/Su
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To close the public hearing. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
Approve applications by Falmouth Yacht Club, 290 Clinton Avenue, for two Entertainment/Sunday Entertainment Licenses, to be executed on June 21, 2026, from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm and September 6,...
To approve applications by Falmouth Yacht Club, 290 Clinton Avenue, for two Entertainment/Sunday Entertainment Licenses, to be executed on June 21, 2026, from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm and September 6, 2026, from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve applications by Falmouth Yacht Club, 290 Clinton Avenue, for two Entertainment/Sunday Entertainment Licenses, to be executed on June 21, 2026, from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm and September 6, 2026, from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
Consider a vote to approve an application from Sun Cape Cod RV LLC for a license for Above Ground Storage Tanks (AST) fo
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To close the public hearing. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
Approve the application from Sun Cape Cod RV LLC for a license for Above Ground Storage Tanks (AST) for the storage of propane at Sun Retreats Cape Cod, 130 Thomas B. Landers Road, East Falmouth
To approve the application from Sun Cape Cod RV LLC for a license for Above Ground Storage Tanks (AST) for the storage of propane at Sun Retreats Cape Cod, 130 Thomas B. Landers Road, East Falmouth.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the application from Sun Cape Cod RV LLC for a license for Above Ground Storage Tanks (AST) for the storage of propane at Sun Retreats Cape Cod, 130 Thomas B. Landers Road, East Falmouth. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Richardson)
Appoint Elizabeth Magauran to serve as Temporary Town Clerk effective May 30, 2026, until the position can be filled on a non-temporary basis
To appoint Elizabeth Magauran to serve as Temporary Town Clerk effective May 30, 2026, until the position can be filled on a non-temporary basis.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To appoint Elizabeth Magauran to serve as Temporary Town Clerk effective May 30, 2026, until the position can be filled on a non-temporary basis. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Richardson)
Submit the attached letter to the Congressional delegations, as presented
To submit the attached letter to the Congressional delegations, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To submit the attached letter to the Congressional delegations, as presented. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
Endorse the LIP Application from Falmouth Housing Trust, Inc. for the proposed housing project at 21 Pheasant Lane by signing the LIP Application and the endorsement letter to EOHLC
To endorse the LIP Application from Falmouth Housing Trust, Inc. for the proposed housing project at 21 Pheasant Lane by signing the LIP Application and the endorsement letter to EOHLC.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To endorse the LIP Application from Falmouth Housing Trust, Inc. for the proposed housing project at 21 Pheasant Lane by signing the LIP Application and the endorsement letter to EOHLC. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
Table this item to the May 18, 2026, meeting
To table this item to the May 18, 2026, meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To table this item to the May 18, 2026, meeting. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
Approve the letter, as described
To approve the letter, as described.
The minutes give only the count (3-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve the letter, as described. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 3 No - 0 Abstain - 1.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
Approve and designate the Chair to execute the Amendment
To approve and designate the Chair to execute the Amendment.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve and designate the Chair to execute the Amendment. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Goldstone)
Accept Chairman Mascali's report and direct staff to advertise and hold a public hearing to seek input from the community concerning the naming and placement of a plaque on the Shining Sea Bikeway...
To accept Chairman Mascali's report and direct staff to advertise and hold a public hearing to seek input from the community concerning the naming and placement of a plaque on the Shining Sea Bikeway from downtown to North Falmouth as the Patty and Leonard Johnson Bikeway Extension.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To accept Chairman Mascali's report and direct staff to advertise and hold a public hearing to seek input from the community concerning the naming and placement of a plaque on the Shining Sea Bikeway from downtown to North Falmouth as the Patty and Leonard Johnson Bikeway Extension. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Approve the application by Kirk Fitzgerald, The Tea Room, 196 Crystal Springs Avenue, for a Common Victualler License, conditioned upon resolution of the Special Permit, trash, parking, and...
To approve the application by Kirk Fitzgerald, The Tea Room, 196 Crystal Springs Avenue, for a Common Victualler License, conditioned upon resolution of the Special Permit, trash, parking, and traffic concerns with Town staff and to encourage the applicant to work with Town staff on items of concern.
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To approve the application by Kirk Fitzgerald, The Tea Room, 196 Crystal Springs Avenue, for a Common Victualler License, conditioned upon resolution of the Special Permit, trash, parking, and traffic concerns with Town staff and to encourage the applicant to work with Town staff on items of concern. Second: Mr. Richardson..” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Richardson)
Approve the application by Kirk Fitzgerald, The Tea Room, 196 Crystal Springs Avenue, for a Common Victualler License for 24 seats, with a reduction in hours to close by 9PM, with an understanding...
To approve the application by Kirk Fitzgerald, The Tea Room, 196 Crystal Springs Avenue, for a Common Victualler License for 24 seats, with a reduction in hours to close by 9PM, with an understanding that further investigation is necessary. The previous motion did not move forward.
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To approve the application by Kirk Fitzgerald, The Tea Room, 196 Crystal Springs Avenue, for a Common Victualler License for 24 seats, with a reduction in hours to close by 9PM, with an understanding that further investigation is necessary..” (Motion: Mascali)
Approve the application by Kirk Fitzgerald, The Tea Room, 196 Crystal Springs Avenue, for a Common Victualler License, as presented
To approve the application by Kirk Fitzgerald, The Tea Room, 196 Crystal Springs Avenue, for a Common Victualler License, as presented.
The minutes give only the count (2-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve the application by Kirk Fitzgerald, The Tea Room, 196 Crystal Springs Avenue, for a Common Victualler License, as presented. Second: Mr. Mascali. Vote: Yes - 2 No - 2.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Mascali)
Approve the application by Kirk Fitzgerald, The Tea Room, 196 Crystal Springs Avenue, for a Common Victualler License, for 24 seats
To approve the application by Kirk Fitzgerald, The Tea Room, 196 Crystal Springs Avenue, for a Common Victualler License, for 24 seats.
The minutes give only the count (3-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To approve the application by Kirk Fitzgerald, The Tea Room, 196 Crystal Springs Avenue, for a Common Victualler License, for 24 seats. Second: Mr. Richardson. Discussion: Mr. Johnson-Staub asked if there is clarification between indoor and outdoor seating. Dr. Goldstone stated that the applicant shall has flexibility on where the 24 seats are locations indoors/outdoors. Vote: Yes - 3 No - 1.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Richardson)
Authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the letter to Senate President Spilka included in the meeting packet as presented
To authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the letter to Senate President Spilka included in the meeting packet as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the letter to Senate President Spilka included in the meeting packet as presented. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Brown)
Not support the amended Local Initiative Program application submitted by Northland Residential Corporation for the reasons identified by staff
To not support the amended Local Initiative Program application submitted by Northland Residential Corporation for the reasons identified by staff.
The minutes give only the count (3-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To not support the amended Local Initiative Program application submitted by Northland Residential Corporation for the reasons identified by staff. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 3 No - 1.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Richardson)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Adjourn at 10:58pm
To adjourn at 10:58pm.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To adjourn at 10:58pm. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Richardson)
From the Falmouth Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Agenda and Meeting Management portal (CivicClerk), linked from the Select Board page. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Falmouth Enterprise (capenews.net), by Gene M. Marchand and Devin Ankeney, and an Enterprise campaign photo of Heather Goldstone.
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